On July 22, 2021 at 7:32a.m. Norfolk Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 100 blk of E. Benjamin.  A female called police and reported that a male subject who she was acquainted with had just assaulted her.  The victim advised that she arrived home and the male subject was waiting there for her.  During the investigation officer learned, the subject was waiting in the hallway when the victim…

On July 16, 2021 at 7:12 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to the 200 block of Madison Avenue to serve a Madison County arrest warrant on William J. Hammock, 35, homeless.  After placing him in custody, he was searched.  Officers recovered small baggie of methamphetamine.  He was also arrested for possession of a controlled substance.  He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred…

On July 10, 2021 at 2:33 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to an apartment in the 600 block of Cedar Avenue for a disturbance.  The third-party reporter had recorded a female that had been screaming from inside the apartment. Officers could hear people inside the apartment but no one would come to the door.  They then attempted entry into the apartment only to find that the door had been…

On July 9, 2021 at 2:45 a.m., a Norfolk Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that made an improper turn at 13th Street and Phillip Avenue.  The officer had contact with the driver who verbally identified himself with a name and date of birth.  During this interaction, the officer determined that the driver had lied about his identity and that the driver’s true identity was Jared…

On July 7, 2021 at 7:10 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to the area of the 100 block of East Benjamin Avenue for a male walking naked in the area.  When officers arrived, they located the male, but by this time, he was dressed in only blue jeans.  Officers identified him as Kyle C. Kirstine, 39, homeless.  Officers had a hard time communicating with him as his behavior was odd and when he spoke,…

On July 6, 2021 at 8:32 p.m., a Norfolk Police officer performed a traffic stop on a vehicle.  The driver was identified as Lucas A. Dean, 30, of Wayne. A check of his license showed it was currently under suspension.  He was then taken into custody.  In a subsequent search, officers located two glass pipes and a plastic baggie containing methamphetamine in the vehicle. Dean was arrested for possession…

On July 5, 2021 at 1:44 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Westridge Drive for a disturbance between a male and female.  When officers arrived, they could hear a male yelling from inside the residence.  Officers knocked and the male came to the door.  He was identified as Abraham F. Montalvo, 49, of Norfolk.  Also present was an adult female and several children. …

On June 28, 2021 at 9:00 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to a one vehicle accident in the 2400 block of W. Pasewalk Avenue.  The reporting party stated that a vehicle had went into the ditch, struck a fire hydrant, and was now fleeing the scene.  They provided a description of the vehicle.  Responding police units located the vehicle in the 900 block of N. 25th Street, driving northbound in the…

The Norfolk Police Division would like to send a reminder for 4th of July celebrations.  Please pay attention to the dates and times that are set for fireworks use.  Fireworks can be used from June 25th through July 3rd from 8a.m. to 11p.m. and on July 4th from 8a.m. to midnight.  Anybody violating the dates and times may receive a citation.  Remember that fireworks can only be used on private property. …

On June 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., Norfolk Police went to an apartment in the 900 block of Syracuse Avenue in an attempt to serve a current arrest warrant. The warrant was for Denise K. Cottrill, 40, of Norfolk.  Officers knocked and Cottrill answered the door.  They informed her of the arrest warrant and she was taken into custody.  She requested to return inside to retrieve some of her property…